new engine for v8 vantage

[lafcadio]

Does anyone know the cost of a replacement engine for a Vantage? I got caught in a deluge today, car stranded, rising water got in...won't start now and i fear the worst....

[ridds]

Was the engine running at the time? Did it get over the bonnet?

[rick-derby-]

the air intakes are situated to the sides of the upper grille, so if a large amount of water enters it can get into the engine, rare but possible, more likely the starter has had a good soaking and this would be the issue,

firstly does it attempt to start, or does it fail to turn over, was the engine running and cut out, on trying to start does it just make a loud clunk, or does it turn over fast and not start, if you need prices i can get them for you i would not be to concerned yet, if the car is damaged by flood water talk to your insurance company in most cases this is covered,

[lafcadio]

Yes - it attempts to start but immediately after pressing button, i get a loud clunk.....

[martin thomas]

Your insurance will cover this!! Don't even touch it, Just ring up the claim line on your policy.

HTH Martin

[s.m.h.]

Not sure if there are many 4.3's available I seem to recall the 4.7 being circa £11k+